ABSTRACT

This paper offers intergenerational professionals a unique approach to enhancing the physical, social, and emotional health of older adults residing in nursing facilities. Authors present a flexible framework for the adoption, adaptation, and facilitation of a university-driven intergenerational community-engaged learning program to engage residents in large group fitness activities. Strategies for program development and implementation are discussed using the Penn State Altoona and Old Dominion University Senior Wellness program as a flexible model promising reciprocal benefits for older adults and professionals in-training. The authors encourage program modification for application in readers’ respective intergenerational settings.

摘要

本文为代际专业人士提供了一种独特的方法，以改善居住在护理机构中的老年人的身体，社交和情感健康。作者提出了一个灵活的框架，用于采用，改编和促进大学驱动的代际社区参与的学习计划，以使居民参与大型团体健身活动。使用宾夕法尼亚州立阿尔图纳州立大学和Old Dominion大学的高级健康计划作为一种灵活的模型，讨论了计划制定和实施的策略，该模式有望为老年人和接受培训的专业人员带来互惠互利。作者鼓励对程序进行修改，以使其适用于读者各自的代际设置。